Safeguarding & LAC Support Officer — Education

Coventry College; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Excellent pension scheme (LGPS)

Generous annual leave 34 days + bank/­

CPD and training opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee discount scheme

Blue Light Card (BLC)

Job summary

Coventry College is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team in Coventry. You will work closely with the DSL, Wellbeing Manager and colleagues to provide frontline safeguarding responses and intensive support for learners at risk of underachievement.

This role focuses on Looked After Children (LAC) and vulnerable groups. Responsibilities include promoting attendance, coordinating with tutors and professionals, and sharing safeguarding guidance with staff.

Qualifications

• Level 3 safeguarding qualification or commitment toward gaining qualification.
• Level 2 qualification in English and Maths.
• Experience of working within an educational organisation or youth work environment.
• Experience developing, organising and promoting social and recreational activities; experience with Looked After Children (LAC).

Responsibilities

• Provide frontline safeguarding responses and intensive targeted support to learners at risk of underachievement or NEET.
• Promote good attendance by collaborating with tutors, parents and professionals to remove barriers to learning.
• Support staff on safeguarding matters and ensure reporting procedures are understood and followed.
• Contribute to multi-agency planning to improve learner outcomes.

Skills

Safeguarding experience

Education

Level 3 safeguarding qualification

Level 2 English and Maths qualification

Job description

Coventry College is seeking a proactive Safeguarding Officer to join our safeguarding team in Coventry. You will work closely with the DSL, Wellbeing Manager and colleagues to provide frontline safeguarding responses and intensive support for learners at risk of underachievement.

This role focuses on Looked After Children (LAC) and vulnerable groups. Responsibilities include promoting attendance, coordinating with tutors and professionals, and sharing safeguarding guidance with staff.